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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.74, 12,604.64 and 4,941.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.74, 12,604.64 and 4,941.99 is: 6,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.74 : 12,604.64 = 4,941.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.74/12,604.64 = 4,941.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.74x = 12,604.64 × 4,941.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.74x = 62,291,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,291,980.12/9,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.99

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